Ferndale to offer 60-day fee relief for flood victims

On Monday night, the Ferndale City Council approved a 60-day fee relief program for victims of the Aug. 11 flood that dumped more than 6 inches of rain on the city in under two hours. This program will involve waiving the $35 permit fee for water heater inspections, $50 permit fee for furnace inspections, as well as certain fees associated with building, electrical, and mechanical work for those residents who experienced damages due to the flood. Damaged furnaces and water heaters have been the most consistent big ticket item claimed by residents impacted by the flood.

“This fee relief package is nominal when contrasted against the significant losses our residents are dealing with, but we want to provide some relief where we can for residents dealing with financial hardship,” Mayor Pro Tem Dan Martin said.

Despite the waiving of these permits, residents still must obtain a permit from the Community and Economic Development Department to ensure that all repairs and installations are made safely and correctly. CED may be contacted at 248-546-2366 between 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.